Comparison

Video Player ‎ vs File Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Video Player ‎

This app plays all your video files smoothly on iPhone and iPad. It supports numerous formats, offers advanced playback controls, and helps you manage your media library efficiently. Enjoy high-quality, private viewing with a fast and lightweight interface.

Highlights
  • Plays all video formats (MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.)
  • Supports HD, Full HD, and 4K playback
  • Hardware acceleration for smooth playback
  • Easy video management and organization
  • Advanced playback controls (speed, repeat, seek)
  • Picture-in-Picture support
  • Private video viewing
Features
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Video Player - HD Media Player is a powerful and easy-to-use video player designed to play your favorite videos smoothly on iPhone and iPad. Enjoy high-quality playback, support for multiple video formats, background play, and advanced playback controls in one fast and lightweight media player. Mx Video Player : HD Video Player # Key Features of MX video player # All Format Video Player * Play MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, WMV, FLV, M4V and more * Support for HD, Full HD and 4K videos * Smooth playback with hardware acceleration # Easy Video Management * Import videos from Files app * Organize videos in one place * Quick access to recently played videos * Sort videos by name, date or size # Advanced Playback Controls * Play, pause and seek with ease * Adjustable playback speed * Repeat one or all videos * Auto resume from last position * Picture-in-Picture support # Private Video Experience * Keep your personal videos organized * Secure and convenient local playback * No unnecessary complexity # High Quality Viewing * Crystal-clear HD video playback * Optimized for iPhone and iPad * Fast loading and responsive controls * Battery-efficient performance # Why Choose Video Player? Whether you're watching movies, TV shows, tutorials, lectures, or personal recordings, Video Player delivers a smooth and reliable viewing experience. Enjoy support for popular video formats, advanced media controls, and a modern interface built for everyday use. # Supported Formats MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, M4V, WMV, FLV, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, TS and many other popular video formats. # Perfect For * Watching offline videos * Playing HD and 4K movies * Managing personal media collections * Viewing videos on iPhone and iPad * Fast and reliable media playback Download Video Player - HD Media Player today and enjoy a powerful all-format media player experience. Privacy : https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/9812f079-03c0-4a38-b44a-2fa636190519 Terms of Use (EULA):, please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

File Browser

Organize, preview, and transfer your files offline on iPhone and iPad. Features include a built-in browser, document scanner, PDF tools, and secure vault. Manage all your documents in one place without an account.

Highlights
  • Offline file browsing and organization
  • Wi-Fi Transfer and WebDAV support
  • Built-in document scanner with OCR
  • PDF manipulation tools
  • Secure encrypted vault
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Photos, PDFs, archives, videos, and notes scattered everywhere? File Browser brings everything on your iPhone and iPad into one polished place—browse, preview, organize, tag, search, and transfer, all offline with no account required. Browse and organize List, grid, and gallery views with sorting by name, date, size, or type. Multi-select to move, copy, and rename; folders get custom colors and icons. Favorites, color tags, recents, and Trash (auto-expiring) keep libraries tidy. Global search filters by kind, date, and size with highlighted matches. Preview and edit Pinch-to-zoom photos; video and audio playlists with background playback. PDFs offer page jumps, thumbnails, outlines, and full-text search. Text, code, and Markdown editors auto-save, find-and-replace, and export to PDF. ZIP archives open in place—extract only what you need. Transfer and cloud Wi‑Fi Transfer runs a local HTTP server—upload and download from any desktop browser, QR code included. WebDAV connects to NAS, Nextcloud, Jianguoyun, and more; credentials stay in the Keychain. The built-in browser catches downloads; paste a link to save straight to your library. Built-in tools Document scanning (VisionKit) with on-device OCR; merge, split, rotate, compress, and password-protect PDFs; convert images, strip metadata, and build GIFs; extract audio, compress, and trim video; storage analysis and duplicate cleanup. Security and privacy Face ID app lock and an AES‑256 encrypted vault protect sensitive files and preview caches. No accounts, no servers, no analytics—your data never leaves the device. Apple Watch companion Glance at storage, recents, and favorites; dictate a quick memo that saves as a text file on your iPhone. No account required. Files stay on device, protected by iOS encryption. Uninstalling the app removes local data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Player ‎4 screens
File Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Browser at 5.0 against Video Player ‎'s 4.1. File Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Video Player ‎'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Video Player ‎ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Player ‎ has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Player ‎ ships an update every 2 months, File Browser every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Video Player ‎ versus File Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Player ‎File Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNikunj Kavathiya伟祥 陈

In-app purchases

None

Video Player ‎

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

File Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Video Player ‎ free?
Video Player ‎ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is File Browser free?
File Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Video Player ‎ or File Browser?
File Browser is rated higher. Video Player ‎ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while File Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Video Player ‎ or File Browser have ads?
Video Player ‎ shows ads; File Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Video Player ‎ or File Browser?
Video Player ‎ ships an update every 2 months, and File Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Video Player ‎ was updated on October 31, 2026 and File Browser on October 31, 2026.

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